Marshalltown Iowa

Biography of T. W. Johnson

T. W. Johnson, a prominent furniture dealer in Harrison, Arkansas, has significantly contributed to local commerce since arriving from Denmark in 1870. Initially working as a carpenter, he transitioned to contracting and building before opening a successful furniture business in 1885. A dedicated citizen, he has served on the city council and is active in community and church initiatives. Married to Lou A. Dennis, they have three children. Johnson’s journey reflects a commitment to hard work and civic engagement, resulting in a comfortable fortune and community respect.

Biography of Perry E. Cook

Perry E. Cook, a prominent carpenter contractor in Topeka for over two decades, has skillfully contributed to the city’s residential landscape. Born in Indiana in 1859, he moved to Kansas in 1886 and initially worked as a journeyman before establishing his contracting business. Cook’s firm, known for quality work in new constructions and remodeling, has built a loyal clientele. A family man with four children, he remains active in the community and upholds an independent republican political stance while being a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Biography of Albert Henley

Albert Henley, a prominent figure in Lawrence for thirty-nine years, was instrumental in the state’s industrial development, notably as a pioneer manufacturer of barbed wire. His venture began modestly with four machines transported in a tin trunk, evolving into a major enterprise employing up to 150 workers. Henley also partnered in the gypsum industry, establishing multiple plants across various states. Born in Indiana in 1845, he was a man of mechanical genius, who held political office, including mayor of Lawrence, and was involved in significant legislative efforts.

Young, Blanche – Obituary

Arliene Lawson Young, 76, of Marshalltown, passed away on February 2, 1996. A memorial service will be held at Fremont Funeral Chapel. Born on February 27, 1919, in Burnsville, Minnesota, she graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1938. Arliene married Warren Lee “Doc” Lawson, with whom she traveled and booked music for the Big Band, and later married Harris Young. She is survived by her son, stepchildren, grandchildren, and siblings, having been preceded in death by her parents and both husbands.

Tomlinson, Thomas Harold – Obituary

T. Harold Tommy Tomlinson, 79, of Salem, passed away on June 25, 1987. Born in Marshalltown, Iowa, he moved to Salem in 1919 and graduated from Willamette University Law School in 1930. He served briefly as a deputy district attorney and was a longtime partner in the Willamette Credit Co. and Braun Tomlinson Insurance. He also served 13 years as Marion County Clerk and was active in the First Presbyterian Church and Al Kader Shrine. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Lawson, Warren Lee – Obituary

Warren L. Lawson, known as Doc, a prominent musician from Hedrick, Iowa, collapsed and died at 51 during a ball event in Bloomfield on December 28. An accomplished organist and pianist, he played for various public gatherings across 37 states and Canada, notably performing for military personnel during World War II. Lawson was a graduate of both Hedrick High School and the Ottumwa Conservatory of Music, and he later became a successful bandleader. He is survived by his wife, a young son, and two older sons.

Biography of James H. Roe

James H. Roe, born in Birmingham, England, in 1843, immigrated with his family to the U.S. in 1851. He served as a lieutenant in the Civil War and completed his education at the University of Chicago. After a brief career in the drug business in Iowa, Roe moved to Riverside, California, in 1873, where he became a horticulturist and later established the area’s first drug store. He ventured into journalism, eventually becoming city editor of the Riverside Daily Press and Weekly Horticulturist. A dedicated community member, Roe was active in education and church affairs, and was married to Vina Price, with whom he had two children.